Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CXXIX - Bulletin123-Adult Education Content Standards
Chapter 7 - Mathematics
Section CXXIX-707 - Benchmark 3-Algebra

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code CXXIX-707

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Adult learners apply algebraic concepts and methods to explore, analyze or solve real-life problems.

1. Describe and extend a variety of patterns using manipulative or objects.

2. Describe and extend numerical patterns (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8).

3. Identify the missing element in a number sentence involving:
a. addition;

b. subtraction;

c. multiplication; and/or

d. division with whole numbers.

4. Identify algebraic concepts such as:
a. variable;

b. constant;

c. term;

d. expression;

e. equation; and

f. inequality.

5. Solve one variable linear equation or inequality with one operation. Use substitution to check the answer.

6. Solve one variable linear equation with two or more operations. Use substitution to check the answer.

7. Solve word problems using one and two-step linear equations.

8. Solve proportion problems using algebraic methods.

9. Determine slope and intercept of a linear equation.

10. Create a table of values that satisfy a linear equation.

11. Create a graph using a table of values from a solved equation.

12. Use formulas to solve problems.

13. Write and solve equivalent forms of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations using:
a. mental math;

b. paper and pencil; or

c. technology (e.g., calculator or computer).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10).

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